Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 26/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 43 points higher (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (39/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 43 points (69/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.